University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Athletic big man set to fill a starting role on the offensive line for the second straight year . . . Lettered as a defensive lineman for the Bronchos his first two years, then switched to offense last year and started all season at tackle . . . Strong, agile senior who will be a mainstay up front and should really benefit from last year’s experience . . . A rare two-sport college star, earning All-America honors for UCO’s powerhouse wrestling program in 2007-08.

2007: Was moved to the offensive line during preseason drills, immediately took over at a tackle spot and went on to play every offensive snap . . . Joined the wrestling team in late November and enjoyed one of the best-ever seasons by a UCO heavyweight, winning the Midwest Regional title and finishing as the NCAA Division II national runner-up . . . Had a 29-6 record with a team-high 13 falls.

2006:  Appeared in all 11 contests on the defensive line, ending with 16 tackles . . . Notched a season-high four stops in loss to Southwestern Oklahoma . . . Was a back-up on UCO’s national championship wrestling team, going 6-1 and placing third at the Fort Hays State Open.

2005:  Saw plenty of action on defense as a true freshman and finished with 10 tackles, including one for loss . . . Had season-high four stops against Missouri Western.

High School:  Oklahoman Big All-City and All-State selection in both football and wrestling as a senior at Westmoore High School.

Personal:  A general business major . . . Father (John) was a three-year wrestling letterman at UCO in the late 1970s and older brother (Chris) was a mat All-American for the Bronchos in 2006 . . . Birthdate is Jan. 18, 1986.